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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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