Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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