Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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