Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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