Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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