Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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