Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key 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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