Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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