Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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