Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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