Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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