Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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