Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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