Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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