Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? 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 Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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