Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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