Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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