Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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