Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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