Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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