Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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