Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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