Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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