Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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