Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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