Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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