Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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