Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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