Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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