Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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