Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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