Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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