Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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