Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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