Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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