Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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