Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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