Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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