Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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