Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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