Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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