Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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