Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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