Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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