Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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