Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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