Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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