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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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