Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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