Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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