Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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