Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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