Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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