Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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