Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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