Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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