Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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