Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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