Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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