Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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