Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. 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. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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