Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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