Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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