Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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