Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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