Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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