Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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