Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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