Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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