Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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