Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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