Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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