Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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