Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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