Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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