Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key 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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