Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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