Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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