Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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