Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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