Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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