Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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