Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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