Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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