Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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