Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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