Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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