Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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