Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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