Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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