Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in 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. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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