Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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