Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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