Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates 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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