Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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