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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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