Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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