Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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