Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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