Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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