Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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