Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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