Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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