Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. 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 massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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