Find out more about this 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). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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