Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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