Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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