Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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