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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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