Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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