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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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