Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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