Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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