Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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