Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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