Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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