Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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