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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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