Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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