Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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