Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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