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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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