Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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