Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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