Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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