Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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