Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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