Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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