Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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