Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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