Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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