Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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