Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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