Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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