Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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