Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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