Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning enable humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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