Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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