Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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