Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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