Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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