Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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