Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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