Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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