Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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