Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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