Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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