Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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