Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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