Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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