Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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