Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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