Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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