Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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