Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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