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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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