Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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