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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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