Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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