Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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