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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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