Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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