Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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