Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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