Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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