Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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