Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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