Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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