Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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