Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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