Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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