Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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