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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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