Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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