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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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