Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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