Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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