Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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