Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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