Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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