Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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