Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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