Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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