Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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