Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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