Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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