Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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