Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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