Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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