Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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