Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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