Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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