Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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