Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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