Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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