Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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