Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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