Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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