Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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