Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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