Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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