Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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