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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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