Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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