Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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