Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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