Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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