Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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