Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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