Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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