Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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