Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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