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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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