Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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