Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews 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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