Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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