Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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