Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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