Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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