Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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