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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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