Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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