Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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