Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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