Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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