Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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