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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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