Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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