Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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