Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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