Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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