Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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