Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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