Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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