Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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