Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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