Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning enable people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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