Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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