Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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