Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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