Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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