Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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