Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the 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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