Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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