Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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