Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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