Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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