Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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