Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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