Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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