Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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