Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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