Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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