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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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