Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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