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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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