Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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