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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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