Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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