Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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