Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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