Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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