Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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