Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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