Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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