Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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