Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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