Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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