Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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