Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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