Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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