Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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