Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also examines 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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