Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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