Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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