Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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