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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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