Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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