Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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