Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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