Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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