Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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