Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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