Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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