Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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