Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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