Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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