Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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