Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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