Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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