Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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