Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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