Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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