Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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