Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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