Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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