Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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