Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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