Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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