Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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