Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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