Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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