Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with 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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