Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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