Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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