Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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