Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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