Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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