Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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