Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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