Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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