Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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