Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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