Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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