Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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