Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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