Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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