Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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