Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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