Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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