Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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