Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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