Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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