Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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