Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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