Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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