Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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