Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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