Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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