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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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