Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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