Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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