Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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