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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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