Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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