Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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