Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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