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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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