Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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