Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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