Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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