Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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