Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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