Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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