Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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