Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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