Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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