Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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