Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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