Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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