Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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