Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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