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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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