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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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