Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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