Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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