Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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