Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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