Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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