Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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