Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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