Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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