Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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