Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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