Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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