Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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