Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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