Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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