Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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