Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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