Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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