Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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