Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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