Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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