Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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