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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners 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 learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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