Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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