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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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