Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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