Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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