Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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