Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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