Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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