Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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