Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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