Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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