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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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