Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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