Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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