Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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