Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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