Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the major 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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