Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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