Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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