Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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