Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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