Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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