Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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