Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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