Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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