Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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