Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have empowered humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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