Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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