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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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