Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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