Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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