Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major 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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