Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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