Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally 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 many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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