Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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