Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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