Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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