Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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