Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the 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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