Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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