Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses 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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