Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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