Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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