Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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