Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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