Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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