Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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