Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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