Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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