Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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