Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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