Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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