Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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