Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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