Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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