Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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