Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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