Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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