Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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