Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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