Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes 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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