Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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