Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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