Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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