Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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