Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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