Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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