Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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