Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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