Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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