Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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