Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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