Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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