Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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