Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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