Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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