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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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