Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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