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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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