Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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