Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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