Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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