Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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