Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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