Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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