Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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