Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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