Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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