Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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