Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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