Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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