Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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