Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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