Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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