Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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