Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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