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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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