Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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