Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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