Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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