Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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