Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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