Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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