Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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