Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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