Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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