Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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