Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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