Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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