Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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