Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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