Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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