Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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