Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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