Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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