Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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