Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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