Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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