Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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