Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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