Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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