Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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