Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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