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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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