Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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