Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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