Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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