Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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