Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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