Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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