Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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