Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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