Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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