Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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