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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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