Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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