Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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